Virgil van Dijk was left impressed by Harvey Elliott's impact off the substitutes bench after the 21-year-old played a part in both of Liverpool's goals in the 2-0 win over Brentford

The Reds are six points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a game in hand thanks to Darwin Nunez's crucial double away to Brentford

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is reportedly in talks to leave Anfield in the summer. On Saturday afternoon, Van Dijk captained the Reds to a vital 2-0 win over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, thanks to two late goals from under-fire striker Darwin Nunez.

"If nobody is ready for a bumpy ride then this season will definitely be one."

Darwin Nunez's late heroics to rescue a win for Liverpool has drawn praise from captain Virgil van Dijk following a brace away at Brentford to extend the Reds' Premier League table lead

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is in “serious contract talks” as speculation continues to swirl over the future of the Netherlands international defender.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says second half substitute Darwin Nunez deserved his two late goals against Brentford after a difficult season so far.Two goals in second half stoppage time for

Virgil van Dijk sets new challenge for Darwin Nunez after his two late goals helped Liverpool beat Brentford 2-0 on Saturday

Darwin Nunez scored the goals that won Liverpool the game and Virgil van Dijk was quick to comment on his performance after the match. Speaking via liverpoolfc.com, the captain said: “You have to earn these things.

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez was the Reds' match-winner as he emerged as a second-half substitute against Brentford and scored a couple of dramatic injury-time goals